Kenya

Demographic Data

  • Total Population: 44.86 million
  • Population under 15: 42%
  • Life Expectancy at Birth: 62 years
  • Human Development Index: 145 out of 188
  • World Bank Status: Lower Middle Income
  • HIV/AIDS Prevalence (age 15-49): 5.3%
  • Mean Household Composition: 3.9 members
  • Female-Headed Households: 32%
  • Early Marriage (% of girls married by 15 years): 29%

Sources: World Bank, UNICEF, UNDP HDR 2015, DHS 2014

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Alice A. Ansah-Koi,

This article addresses fostering as a traditional care and support system for orphans in Ghana, especially those whose parents have died of AIDS.

Shkumbin Arifi, Vlora Kryeziu and Kaitlin Nelson - Catholic Relief Services,

This Guide provides a number of practical strategies, tips and activities for working with stakeholders to prevent student dropout. Based on the work of CRS/Kosovo, this information is useful for other organizations and government bodies working on student dropout prevention and response within the region.

Catholic Relief Services,

A ‘How-to’ Guide, based on the experiences of CRS/Vietnam, that provides practical strategies and steps developing countries can take to build inclusive education programmes for children with disabilities.

Carolyn W. Fanelli and Mildred Mushunge,

A Guide that highlights successful strategies used to facilitate child participation in educational initiatives in Zimbabwe. Real-life examples are provided for illustration, replication and adaptation by other organizations involved in education programmes.

Amelia van der Merwe, Andrew Dawes and Rachel Bray,

A series of 14 Core Indicator Sets that can be used by stakeholders to monitor the situation of children in South Africa.

Built Environment Support Group, BESG,

A study of the management, operations, and care offered by institutions for AIDS orphans in South Africa. It compares the findings of registered and unregistered institutions.

Charles Nelson,

The transcript of a speech by Dr. Charles A. Nelson III for the United States House of Representatives. Focus on the basic science and fundamental importance of early childhood development. Advocates strongly for increased attention on the experiences and environments provided for young children.

Daphetone Siame,

Brief article observing the proliferation of orphanages in Zambia. Points to several models of community-based care as alternatives better able to address the rights and needs of children.

UNICEF,

Brief overview of a project designed to give monetary aid to poor families. Program seeks to reduce poverty while promoting health and education.

Mark Loudon,

Questions whether the Framework guidelines are appropriate in lower prevalence regions. Provides regional overview of HIV/AIDS. Outlines particular challenges for addressing children in lower prevalence settings.